“We have to inform you that we will be closed through the weekend. Will let you know when we will open again.”

That was Sykes Restaurant’s acknowledgment to the public and continued with, “the sprinkler system blew.”

However, misery loves company and with this crazy weather Sykes is NOT alone in this madness. Flathead County and other portions of the state are experiencing power outages and heating system issues due to such extreme cold.

At the Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge a boiler broke due to such extreme sub zero temperatures. You can learn more on that story by clicking here. by NBC Montana Staff